Gayatri Japam 2026: Date, Rituals, Significance & Mantra

Date & Tithi Gayatri Japam 2026 will be observed on Friday, August 28, 2026 , the day following Shravana Purnima . In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it is popularly called Gayatri Padyami or Gayatri Pratipada , as it coincides with the Padyami/Pratipada tithi. Introduction Gayatri Japam, also known as Gayatri Japa Sankalpam , is one of the most sacred observances in Hindu tradition. Rooted in Vedic…